B8 1DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Vauxhall in Birmingham. Administratively it sits within Alum Rock ward and the Birmingham, Hodge Hill constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, B8 1DX is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Birmingham. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for B8 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00046626 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
B8 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for B8 1DX.
432
29
£ 30,200 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: B8 1DX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
B8 1DX has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B8 1DX. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
B8 1DX has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Adderley Nursery School
Adderley Primary School
St Saviour's C of E Primary School
Heartlands Academy
The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Highfield Nursery School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Bloomsbury Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Nafees Bakers & Sweets0.7 km
- Post Office0.5 km
- Alishan Butcher1.0 km
- Mushtaqs Food Store0.9 km
- Prime Supermarket0.8 km
- + 43 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Chai Green0.8 km
- Khyber Pass Restaurant0.7 km
- Khyber Restaurant & Takeaway0.5 km
- 400 Pizza0.5 km
- Ziryab Executive Buffet0.8 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Desi Roti & Karahi House0.5 km
- Bilal Sweet Centre0.9 km
- Peppers City Takeout0.9 km
- Top Fried Chicken0.9 km
- UK Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Albion Vaults0.8 km
- Big Shot Snooker Club0.8 km
- Bridge House0.8 km
- PRI Birmingham Wheels Raceway0.9 km
- The Sportsman0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Kabul Express0.5 km
- Pak Supermarket0.6 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.5 km
- Dadyal Supermarket0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Duddeston0.6 km
- Adderley Park0.7 km
- Bordesley2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: B81DX · Data under Open Government Licence